The legend of king arthur and camelot has become so popular over the ages that its archetypal characters and stories interact with the conscious and subconscious on the deepest levels. This kit includes a 78card deck, a 276page book describing the myths and symbolism of the deck, and a specially designed layout sheet. Full flip through and opinions of the arthurian tarot embrace the. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. She created images for each of the seventyeight tarot cards you can get her deck that is the focus of this book, legend.
The arthurian tarot deck uncovers the history, legend, and tradition of the reign of king arthur and invites you to explore this mysterious period for yourself. It includes the standard major and minor arcana cards and a 72page booklet which gives the divinatory meanings of all 78 cards, as well as two tarot spreads, so you can start. This deck is a great way to bring these stories to life. I absolutely love it, the art is beautiful and the book is deep and very well written. This deck is truly magical as is the book hallowquest the arthurian tarot course which is its companion.
The deck is a teacher and will take you on many journeys. Rediscover the arthurian legend as artist and writer annamarie ferguson blends medieval myth with the wisdom of the tarot. Sep 02, 2016 legend the arthurian tarot full flip through. Although no meaning for this card is given in the sets book or the decks booklet, i can as a result, legend. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarot expands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the. But this one, is great not only artistically, but for mythological background. The tarot, a powerful spiritual and divinatory tool, also works with. I dont know the modern landscape of arthurian mythology well, but i would recommend tennysons idylls of the king for a victorian version of the arthurian myth, and t.
The arthurian tarot one of the most practical and useful tarot decks ever. Read online legend tarot kit and download legend tarot kit book full in pdf formats. The arthurian tarot free books online download download pdf books free epub books free download. The connection between the tarot and the arthurian myth is fascinating and inspiring. Legend arthurian tarot card meanings annamarie ferguson inti. Combining the power of the 1500yearold arthurian legend and the ancient divinatory system of the tarot, this text unites the mythic elements from. The kit includes a newly designed layout sheet that opens the doorway to the higher knowledge of our shared mythology. Pdf the complete arthurian tarot download full pdf book. Arthurian tarot matthews magician tarot card magus tarot kartya tarot tanfolyam osszel, reszletek a blogon quirkeries a personal tarot book of days. Arthurian tarot deck a beautiful deck that i bought. Arthurs lesson is a powerful one which we desperately need today. The arthurian tarot combines the structure and symbolism of the tarot with the legend of king arthur and other tales of the time. The arthurian tarot thread was originally posted on 16 aug 2001 in the tarot decks board, and is now archived in the forum library.
Read the threads in tarot decks, or read more archived threads. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarot expands the. The arthurian tarot is more than just a tarot deck. Pdf the complete arthurian tarot download ebook for free. The rendering of the human figures is a little stiff, but not sentimental.
A traditional tarot deck and symbolism together with each card major and minor arcana depicting corresponding archetypes and scenes from the. Keep in mind that the matthews background is rich in grail lore, celtic and druidic study, and shamanic practice. This deckbook set is based on the arthurian legend. This book is out of print and i was fortunate to get it used after buying the deck.
Combined with the booklet, and even more so with the book that comes with the deck in the set, it is a complete introduction to the legend of arthur. The booklet describes the myth illustrated on the card. I dont think ill ever forget the moment when i sat down on top of glastonbury tor, ripped open. The cards are illustrated in a similar mystical, watercolour style to the legend. Legend the arthurian tarot justice lady of the lake legend the arthurian tarot justice lady of the lake. Deck designer and artist annemarie ferguson has drawn on celtic legend, the histories of chroniclers, medieval romances and the holy grail quest.
The book is based upon fergusons amazing seventyeight watercolor legend illustrations all are reproduced here in blackandwhite. Legend the arthurian tarot full flip through youtube. The arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson is a boxed set featuring a magnificent, magical deck, a full book, and an exclusive layout sheet to bring life to all of your readings. Each image is a scene or character from the arthurian myths. Each of the tarot cards is associated with an event or person in the arthurian legends. It would be a bit challenging for a beginner, but for anyone whos passionate about tarot i would say its a must. Legend the arthurian tarot set in spanish plus companion book. I had been lusting after this deck for a bout a year when my boyfriend found it and bought it for me on a recent trip to glastonbury. Legend arthurian tarot card meanings annamarie ferguson. We can ask where to download free books or how to download free ebooks legend kit. She has been studying tarot heavily since the age of 9, and currently lives with her wonderful boyfriend, simon, in cardiff. The arthurian tarot with 78 fullcolor cards by annamarie ferguson. The arthurian tarot by anna marie ferguson publisher.
The tarot, a powerful spiritual and divinatory tool, also works with the subconscious and conscious minds. Pdf the complete arthurian tarot download full pdf. Legend the arthurian tarot set in spanish plus companion book in english. Legend the arthurian tarot and companion book a keeper of words box set. The deck follows the traditional tarot structure of 22 major arcana cards and 56 minor arcana cards. By combining the two you will have a new perspective on the tarot and a deeper understanding of the mythic symbolism of the. Combining the power of the 1500yearold arthurian legend and the ancient divinatory system of the tarot, this text unites the mythic elements from all four brances of the arthurian legend and read more. That is exactly what annamarie ferguson has done with her beautiful deck, legend. Legend the arthurian tarot kit rediscover the arthurian legend as artist and writer annamarie ferguson blends medieval myth with the wisdom of the tarot. Legend by annamarie ferguson, 9781567182651, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. This classic deck is now reprinted with enhanced cards and a booklet specially written for this new edition.
List of works based on arthurian legends wikipedia. Legend, the arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson this is a super tarot set and is fast becoming one of my favorites. The arthurian tarot book pdf ebook pdf epub rating. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarot expands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the mythology of the arthurian world. Winner of the 2001 coalition of visionary resources covr award for best selfhelp book. It would be nearly 18 months before i found the set at a local bookshop, which i purchased without a second thought. Deck aligning figures and stories from arthurian and camelot mythos with tarot archetypes.
The cards feature beautiful watercolor images framed by celtic knotwork and seemingly drawn on a. In a keeper of words, annamarie ferguson actually brings something old to the cards. I would have loved it as a girl, for the mystical, ethereal, and romantic qualities of both the artwork and the writing. Sep 18, 2006 the paperback book the arthurian tarot that accompanies the deck succinctly describes the myth and legend behind the cards meanings. The kit includes a newly designed layout sheet that opens the doorway to the higher. There are four sets of myths which make up the arthurian legend. The 304page book, a keeper of words, is your key to accessing the divinatory power of the deck. This is a great deck if you love the mythology behind the legend.
Kim huggens is an 18 year old pagan, studying for a philosophy degree at cardiff university. January 20 medieval heros journey cartomancy personalized books oracle cards day book tarot decks pretty art archetypes. I dont want to discount the arthurian tarot by caitlin matthews, or even anna marie fergusons own llewellyn tarot, but this is simply the best of both worlds. The cards feature beautiful watercolor images framed by celtic knotwork and seemingly drawn on a marble. The kit includes a newly designed layout sheet that opens.
Like all theme decks, some knowledge of the underlying theme in this case the arthurian legend is useful in getting the most out of the deck. It was only natural that the two should be combined. The cards are meticulously painted in beautiful watercolor and framed by celtic knotwork with jewels. The japanese anime highschool dxd 2012, 20, 2015, 2018, the arthurian legend also plays an important factor in the series such as the welsh dragon, the white dragon and king arthurs dual swords excalibur and caliburn, merlin the wizard of arthurian legend was stated to be one of the most important pioneer of magic, two of the main. Each card represents the arthurian counterpart to the tarot s traditional figures, such as merlin as the magician, morgan le fay as the moon, mordred as the king of swords, and arthur as the emperor. The paperback book the arthurian tarot that accompanies the deck succinctly describes the myth and legend behind the cards meanings. This set includes 78 cards and 192page illustrated book explaining the relationship between the card and the teachings of druidry and wicca. The book and deck reveal the arthurian myths and imagery, and offer deep layers of interpretation of the tarot that you may have not seen before.
Llewellyn tarot the llewellyn tarot is based on the legends and mythology of wales, and celebrates the welsh heritage of tarot publishers, llewellyn. Use our free tarot reading application to forecast your future and receive insight. I originally saw it in one of rachael pollacks books during a spread example. The arthurian tarot deck by caitlin and john matthews is a beautifully done deck with brightly colored images, emphasizing the green landscapes and forests of the lands that are home to the arthurian legends.
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